List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester facts for kids

The Great Jackson Street skyscraper district. To the right sits the 52 floor, 153 m (502 ft) Elizabeth Tower. Beyond lies Deansgate Square, a cluster of four skyscrapers including the 65 floor, 201 m (659 ft) South Tower. The 51 floor 154 m (505 ft) Blade and Three60 skyscrapers sit out of frame to the right of Elizabeth Tower

A view over the North and West portions of Greater Manchester, December 2019

A view over Central Manchester from Heaton Park, October 2021

This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester ranks buildings in Greater Manchester by height.

As of April 2024^[update], Greater Manchester has 20 towers completed at a height of 100 metres (330 ft) or more and a further 12 towers above 100 m under construction. This is the largest number of high-rises in any metropolitan area in the United Kingdom outside London.

History and future development

The first proposed skyscraper in Central Manchester was the 110 m (360 ft) Quay Street Tower. Envisioned to be completed in 1948, it would have been the tallest tower in Europe. The proposal was rejected and said to be inconsiderate, as much of the city was still rebuilding after the Manchester Blitz of the Second World War.

The first tall building boom in Greater Manchester occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, with notable buildings including the 118 m (387 ft) CIS Tower, which became the tallest building in the United Kingdom when constructed in 1962 and the 107 m (351 ft) City Tower.

Through the 1980s and 1990s, few significant proposals came to fruition. However, there has been a renewed interest in skyscrapers in Manchester in the 21st century, with a number of proposals being brought forward. In 2006, Beetham Tower became the tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the first to reach a height of over 150 m (490 ft), making it also the first official skyscraper outside London. In 2018, Deansgate Square South Tower became the only skyscraper in the United Kingdom outside London to reach a height of over 200 m (660 ft). South Tower is due to be surpassed by the end of the decade by The Lighthouse, a 213 m (699 ft) skyscraper also in the Great Jackson Street framework, Regent Park Ordsall Lane Tower 1, a 232 m (761 ft) tall skyscraper in Ordsall facing Great Jackson Street, as well as Viadux Tower 2, a 241 m (790 ft) tall skyscraper in the Central Business District.

Unlike most major cities in the United Kingdom, there are no height restrictions and local planning officers generally adopt a laissez-faire attitude towards city centre high-rises in Manchester. If all future proposals come to fruition, Greater Manchester could contain over 350 buildings over 50 m (160 ft) tall, as well as over 60 high-rises above 100 m (330 ft) and 22 skyscrapers above 150 m (490 ft). Each of these figures are substantially higher than anywhere else in the United Kingdom outside of London.

Central Manchester is the predominant location for tall proposals, with 50 buildings over 100 m (330 ft) either built, under construction or proposed, along with a further 14 being built, under construction or proposed in Salford, immediately to the west of Central Manchester.

Castlefield, which contains the Trinity Islands and Deansgate Square skyscraper developments, and Greengate are the two areas with the biggest collection of skyscrapers in Greater Manchester either built, under construction or proposed over 100 m (330 ft) tall. Both areas are part of wider masterplans to expand Central Manchester and Salford out southwards and westwards respectively, with amenities such as new green areas and schools to enable urban living.

The northern side of the city also contains a number of office and residential developments either completed or, as of 2024, under construction as part of the £800 million NOMA development. Significant completed projects within NOMA include One Angel Square, a modern zero carbon emissions energy-plus building and the 108 m (354 ft) Angel Gardens residential tower. These buildings will be joined by the Angel Meadow development, which will deliver three new residential towers including the 128 m (420 ft) Angel Meadow Park and Angel Square office towers, and the Gas Works development which will deliver nine separate buildings ranging from eight to 34 storeys.

List: Completed structures

≥100 metres

This list ranks structurally complete buildings and free-standing structures in Greater Manchester that stand at least 100 m (330 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Buildings that have been demolished are not included.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (658)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2024, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom.
2	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft). Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft).
3	Deansgate Square East Tower		158 (518)	50	2019	Residential	Castlefield	Third-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the second-tallest in the Deansgate Square cluster.
4=	The Blade		154 (505)	51	2023	Residential	Castlefield	Part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It is situated between its sister building Three60 and Elizabeth Tower.
	Three60		154 (505)	51	2023	Residential	Castlefield	Part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It is situated next to its sister building The Blade and Elizabeth Tower.
6	Elizabeth Tower		153 (501)	52	2022	Residential	Castlefield	Sixth-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London, part of the Great Jackson Street skyscraper cluster. Features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool, as well as a gym and spa for private residents.
7	Cortland at Colliers Yard		153 (500)	50	2023	Residential	Greengate	The tallest tower in Salford and the seventh-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. The largest tower in a collection of three towers in the Greengate area of Salford.
8	Deansgate Square West Tower		144 (473)	44	2018	Residential	Castlefield	The first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers.
9	Viadux Tower 1		136 (446)	40	2023	Residential	Central Business District	A major scheme built on top of a viaduct next to Beetham Tower in Central Manchester.
10	Anaconda Cut		131 (431)	44	2018	Residential	Greengate	A key development in the Greengate area of Salford.
11	Deansgate Square North Tower		122 (399)	37	2019	Residential	Castlefield	The final and shortest tower of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers.
12	CIS Tower		118 (387)	25	1962	Office	NOMA	The United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and as of 2024 remains the tallest office building outside London.
13	Affinity Living Circle Square		115 (378)	38	2020	Residential	Chorlton-on-Medlock	The tallest building in Circle Square, a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and public realm.
14	Affinity Living Riverview		112 (367)	35	2021	Residential	Greengate	A major residential tower in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell.
15	Oxygen Towers		109 (358)	33	2021	Residential	Piccadilly	A significant construction in the Piccadilly area in the east of Central Manchester. The development features townhouses at ground level and apartments on the floors above.
16	Angel Gardens		108 (355)	36	2019	Residential	NOMA	Located adjacent to the CIS Tower, it is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
17=	City Tower		107 (351)	30	1965	Office	Central Business District	As of 2024, it is the third-tallest office building outside London, after CIS Tower and 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham. Antenna spire height reaches 123 m (404 ft).
	Embankment Exchange		107 (351)	35	2024	Residential	Greengate	A major residential construction in the Greengate area of Salford.
19	Bridgewater Heights		106 (348)	32	2012	Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	A key development in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester catering to demand for student accommodation from nearby universities such as the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Upon completion, it was the tallest purpose-built student accommodation in the world.
20	Eda		101 (331)	29	2023	Residential	Salford Quays	Located in Anchorage Quay and containing 290 apartments.

50–99 metres

This list ranks structurally complete buildings and free-standing structures in Greater Manchester that stand between 50 metres (164 ft) and 99 metres (325 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Buildings that have been demolished are not included.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
21=	Swan Street Tower		98 (322)	34	2023	Residential	Ancoats	Swan Street Tower is a major development in the Ancoats area in the northern gateway to Central Manchester containing over 350 apartments.
	Union Living, St John's Tower 2		98 (321)	32	2023	Residential	St John's	Union Living, St John's Tower 2 is a major co-living residential tower containing almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.
23	Artisan Heights		95 (312)	32	2020	Office / Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	Artisan Heights is an ultra modern tower at the top end of the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester. The tower is the second-tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to more than 600 students as well as containing areas for commercial space.
24	Axis Tower		93 (305)	28	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Located in the south-western area of Central Manchester, next to Beetham Tower, Axis was originally conceived as an office development but cancelled during the Great Recession in 2008. The project was reborn in 2012 as a residential tower incorporating a giant advertising screen.
25=	1 Spinningfields		92 (302)	20	2017	Office	Spinningfields	1 Spinningfields is the third-tallest office building in Central Manchester after City Tower and the CIS Tower and the tallest building in Spinningfields, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past 10 years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.
	River Street Tower		92 (302)	32	2020	Student Accommodation	Castlefield	River Street Tower is a significant construction adjacent to Deansgate Square. The tower is the third-tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to nearly 800 students. Construction of a larger 125 m (410 ft) tower initially commenced in 2013 but was put on hold the same year and eventually replaced with the current tower.
27=	Arndale House		90 (295)	21	1979	Office	Central Business District	Due to its location in the heart of Central Manchester, above the Arndale shopping centre, Arndale House is a prominent building in the city. When completed in 1979 it was the third-tallest tower in the city after City Tower and the CIS Tower.
	Blue, MediaCityUK		90 (295)	18	2010	Office	Salford Quays	Blue is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Fortis Quay Tower 1		90 (295)	26	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	Fortis Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme includes a smaller tower and the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings.
30	New Victoria Tower 1		89 (292)	25	2022	Residential	Central Business District	New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester.
31	One Greengate Block A		88 (289)	31	2016	Residential	Greengate	One Greengate is the second-tallest development within Greengate.
32	Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower		87 (285)	N/A	1877	Government	Central Business District	Manchester Town Hall was the tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.
33	TheHeart, MediaCityUK		86 (282)	22	2010	Hotel	Salford Quays	TheHeart is the second-tallest hotel in Manchester after the Hilton Hotel situated in the Beetham Tower. Part of MediaCityUK, TheHeart is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
34=	X1 Media City Tower 1		85 (277)	26	2017	Residential	Salford Quays	The X1 Media City development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. Two buildings have been completed and two more are under construction as of 2023.
	X1 Media City Tower 2		85 (277)	26	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
36	Cambridge Street Block A		83 (272)	26	2016	Residential	Oxford Street	Cambridge Street Block A, constructed by Renaker, is the tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the Bridgewater Heights development.
37	One Regent		82 (269)	28	2016	Residential	Castlefield	One Regent is a residential development in the western part of Central Manchester. One Regent is situated on Regent Road, a major road artery into the city from western conurbations such as Liverpool.
38	Civil Justice Centre		81 (266)	18	2007	Government	Spinningfields	Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a prominent tower and is the second-tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester.
39	City Central		80 (262)	25	1966	Hotel	Greengate	Situated on the River Irwell in Central Manchester, North Tower is a prominent building in Greengate due to its elevated position and the third-tallest hotel in Manchester.
40=	The Castings, Heyrod Street		78 (256)	25	2023	Residential	New Islington	Heyrod Street Tower is a residential tower containing 350 apartments. It lies in Piccadilly as part of the Portugal Street East regeneration area.
	Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street		78 (256)	25	2023	Residential	Ancoats	Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street is a significant residential tower containing 150 apartments. It is situated in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.
42	Manchester One		77 (250)	21	1962	Office	Piccadilly	The second-tallest office building in Central Manchester upon its completion, Manchester One, formerly known as the Portland Tower, is still a prominent building in the Piccadilly Gardens area of the city.
43	1 Circle Square		76 (249)	18	2020	Residential	Chorlton-on-Medlock	1 Circle Square is the second-tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
44=	Salford Shopping Centre		75 (246)	25	1970	Residential	Pendleton	Upon completion was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the tallest building in the suburb of Pendleton, 2 mi (3.2 km) west of Central Manchester. It was built as part of a number of residential high rises constructed in the 1960s and 1970s as a response to high demand for social housing in the city at the time.
	3 Hardman Street		75 (246)	18	2009	Office	Spinningfields	3 Hardman Square is the third-tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester.
46=	Church of St Mary		74 (241)	N/A	1858	Place of Worship	Hulme	The Church of Saint Mary in the southern suburb of Hulme was the tallest building in the city of Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for six years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.
	NumberOne, MediaCityUK		74 (241)	22	2010	Residential	Salford Quays	NumberOne, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
48=	Salford Cathedral		73 (240)	N/A	1848	Place of Worship	Blackfriars	Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.
	HMP Manchester Tower		73 (240)	N/A	1869	Prison	Strangeways	The third-tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1869, Strangeways remains a recognisable part of the skyline due to the imposing design of its ventilation tower.
	Heaton Park BT Tower		73 (240)	N/A	1966	Telecommunication	Blackley	Built on the bank of Heaton Park reservoir within the largest park in Manchester, in conjunction with a number of other telecommunication towers throughout the United Kingdom as part of operation Backbone.
	Novella Tower 1		73 (240)	23	2022	Residential	Greengate	Novella Tower, located between Trinity Way and the River Irwell, features 211 apartments.
	New Victoria Tower 2		73 (240)	20	2022	Residential	Central Business District	New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester.
53=	St George's Church, Heaviley		72 (236)	N/A	1897	Place of Worship	Stockport	St George's Church is an active Anglican parish church and remains the tallest structure constructed in the borough of Stockport, 4 mi (6.4 km) southeast of Central Manchester.
	Great Northern Tower		72 (236)	25	2006	Residential	Central Business District	Located adjacent to Deansgate, the Great Northern Tower features a sloped roof design to complement the curved roof of the nearby Manchester Central Convention Complex and create a distinctive silhouette.
	One Angel Square		72 (236)	15	2012	Office	NOMA	One Angel Square is a distinctive design and one of the most sustainable buildings in Europe. Located adjacent to the CIS Tower, One Angel Square is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	3 St Peter's Square		72 (236)	20	2020	Hotel	Central Business District	3 St Peter's Square is a hotel development consisting of both Motel One and StayCity hotel chains. It forms part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester.
57=	City of Manchester Stadium		70 (230)	N/A	2002	Stadium	Bradford	Originally conceived as part of Manchester's bid for the 2000 summer Olympics, the City of Manchester stadium was built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games. With a capacity of 60,000, it is one of the largest stadiums in the United Kingdom and hosts numerous international events.
	Jefferson Place		70 (230)	21	2007	Residential	Green Quarter	The tallest building in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Jefferson Place is a large and imposing residential complex.
	Oldfield Wharf Tower 1		70 (230)	23	2024	Residential	Ordsall	Oldfield Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford.
60	Chapel Wharf Tower 1		69 (226)	23	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
61=	White, Media City		68 (223)	15	2010	Office	Salford Quays	White, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Wilburn Wharf Tower 1		68 (223)	21	2017	Residential	Ordsall	Located on the River Irwell in Ordsall, approaching the western gateway to Central Manchester, Wilburn Wharf is the tallest of four distinct tower blocks in Wilburn Basin.
	Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 1		68 (223)	21	2020	Residential	Ordsall	Local Crescent Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments.
	The Gate, Angel Meadow		68 (223)	22	2021	Residential	NOMA	The Gate is the second-tallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Gate was being constructed along with its sister tower, The Stile.
65=	Millennium Tower		67 (220)	21	2008	Residential	Salford Quays	Millennium Tower is a major residential development in Salford Quays. Part of MediaCityUK, Millennium Tower is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Light House		67 (220)	19	2008	Residential	Northern Quarter	The tallest building within Manchester's historical Northern Quarter, The Light House was originally made up of three individual buildings and refurbished into one apartment complex. This redevelopment is part of a wider regeneration of the Northern Quarter and neighbouring Piccadilly Gardens, key commercial and vibrant areas of Central Manchester.
	Lightbox, Media City		67 (220)	19	2019	Residential	Salford Quays	Lightbox and the Green Rooms are two sister residential developments and the joint seventh-tallest buildings in Salford Quays, each offering over 200 apartments. Part of MediaCityUK, they are part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Green Rooms, Media City		67 (220)	19	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
	Victoria Residence		67 (220)	21	2020	Residential	Castlefield	Victoria Residence is part of a major skyscraper development with its sister building, Elizabeth Tower. Located in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, in close proximity to Deansgate Square, Victoria Residence features an on site gym and two sky gardens for private residents.
70=	Kimpton Clocktower Hotel		66 (217)	N/A	1912	Hotel	Oxford Road	Situated at the top of Oxford Street in Central Manchester, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is an iconic building for the city. Built in two phases, it was originally an open business hall. The second phase of construction added a 66 m (217 ft) clock tower. The building was converted to a hotel in 1996 and now has Grade II listed status.
	Stretford House		66 (217)	25	1968	Residential	Stretford	Built during the residential tower boom of the 1960s, Stretford House, 3 mi (4.8 km) south west of Central Manchester, is the tallest tower in the suburb of Stretford. Stretford House lies on Chester Road, a key route from the western gateway into Central Manchester.
	Spruce Court		66 (217)	23	1969	Residential	Pendleton	Spruce Court, Thorn Court, Bronte Court, Churchill Court and Fitzwarren Court were some of the tallest towers in Greater Manchester when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Thorn Court		66 (217)	23	1969	Residential	Pendleton
	Bronte Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Churchill Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Fitzwarren Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Sovereign Point		66 (217)	20	2005	Residential	Salford Quays	Sovereign Point was the tallest building in Salford Quays at the time of its construction. Sovereign Point is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Filaments Tower 1		66 (216)	22	2020	Residential	Greengate	Gore Street Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Salford. The Gore Street development is home to 375 apartments and 11 townhouses.
79=	Victoria Mill		65 (213)	N/A	1873	Office / Residential	Miles Platting	Victoria Mill is the tallest mill ever constructed in Greater Manchester. Located in Miles Platting, less than 2 mi (3.2 km) to the North East of Central Manchester, Victoria Mill is a Grade II* listed building. Functional to its original purpose until 1960, it was later converted to office and residential use.
	Imperial Point At The Lowry		65 (213)	16	2001	Residential	Salford Quays	The tallest building in Salford Quays when constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, Imperial Point At The Lowry is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Britton House		65 (213)	21	2009	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Britton House is a large residential complex.
	Cypress Place		65 (213)	20	2013	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Cypress Place is a large residential complex.
83=	Albert Bridge House		64 (210)	18	1959	Office	Spinningfields	Located on the River Irwell in the Spinningfields part of Central Manchester, Albert Bridge House was the tallest office building in the city when constructed.
	111 Piccadilly		64 (210)	18	1965	Office	Piccadilly	Located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, 111 Piccadilly was the fifth-tallest office building in the city when constructed. Located near Piccadilly station, the busiest in Central Manchester, 111 Piccadilly remains one of the tallest buildings in a predominantly low rise area of the city.
	Dunkirk Rise		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale	Dunkirk Rise, Mitchell Hey, Tentercroft and Town Mill Brow are the tallest towers in Rochdale, a northeast borough of Greater Manchester. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Mitchell Hey		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Tentercroft		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Town Mill Brow		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Tempus Tower		64 (210)	20	2006	Residential	Green Quarter	Located on the River Irwell in the Green Quarter part of Central Manchester, Tempus Tower is one of a number of high-rise residential buildings constructed in the Northern Gateway to Central Manchester to cater for significant rising populations in the city.
	Islington Wharf		64 (210)	21	2008	Residential	New Islington	Islington Wharf Tower is currently the tallest building in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.
	One Greengate Block D		64 (210)	21	2016	Residential	Greengate	One Greengate Block D is currently the third-tallest development within the Greengate area of Salford.
	The Slate Yard Flint Building		64 (210)	21	2020	Residential	New Bailey	The Slate Yard Flint Building is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester.
93=	Skyline Central		63 (207)	20	2007	Office / Residential	NOMA	Skyline Central is currently the fourth-tallest building and second-tallest residential building in the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	The Peninsula		63 (207)	12	2009	Office	Green Quarter	The Peninsula is a prominent modern office block constructed in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. Along with signature new developments in the neighbouring NOMA development area, The Peninsula is part of wider plans for regeneration for the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Cambridge Street Block B		63 (207)	21	2016	Residential	Oxford Road	Cambridge Street Block B, constructed by Renaker, is the second-tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the Bridgewater Heights development.
96=	No. 1 Deansgate		62 (203)	17	2002	Residential	Central Business District	Situated at the north end of the Deansgate, a key artery in Central Manchester, No.1 Deansgate is the tallest all-steel residential building in the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive addresses in Manchester.
	X1 The Gateway		62 (203)	21	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	X1 The Gateway is a modern 191 apartment residential tower in Salford Quays. The tower topped out in late 2018, however, soon after construction stalled with final completion running into 2020.
98=	Old Trafford Football Stadium		61 (200)	N/A	1909	Stadium	Old Trafford	Located 2 mi (3.2 km) south west of Central Manchester, Old Trafford football stadium is the biggest club stadium in the United Kingdom, the second biggest football stadium in the United Kingdom after Wembley and the 11th-largest in Europe.
	Owens Park Tower		61 (200)	19	1964	Student Accommodation	Fallowfield	Built to house students from the University of Manchester, Owens Park has housed a number of famous residents including Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien and comedians Rik Mayall and Jack Whitehall. The future of the tower is unclear and has on numerous occasions been earmarked for demolition to revitalise the Fallowfield campus.
	Hanover Towers		61 (200)	22	1969	Residential	Stockport	Hanover Towers and Pendlebury Towers are the second-tallest buildings in the borough of Stockport. Constructed to house the overspill of population from Central Manchester during industrial decline.
	Pendlebury Towers		61 (200)	22	1969	Residential	Stockport
	City Lofts		61 (200)	21	2007	Residential	Salford Quays	City Lofts was the third-tallest building in Salford Quays when it was constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, City Lofts is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Brooklyn Hotel		61 (200)	16	2019	Hotel	Piccadilly	Located on Portland Street in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, Brooklyn Hotel is a period style hotel and the fifth-largest hotel in Central Manchester.
	One Castle Wharf		61 (200)	21	2020	Residential	Cornbrook	Castle Wharf Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development on Chester Road in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers 188 apartments and includes a leisure suite incorporating a gym and wellness suite.
	Eden		61 (200)	15	2023	Office	New Bailey	Eden is a significant office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester.
106=	St James's Buildings		60 (197)	9	1912	Office	Oxford Road	Located at the north end of Oxford Road, St James's Buildings is an iconic Edwardian style high rise in Central Manchester. Initially constructed to house textile companies and merchants during the Industrial Revolution, St James's Buildings has since been converted into housing modern office space.
	Charter House		60 (197)	21	1967	Residential	Eccles	Currently remains the tallest building in the suburb of Eccles, 5 mi (8.0 km) west of Central Manchester. Charter House was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	5 Exchange Quay		60 (197)	20	1997	Office	Salford Quays	The tallest building in Salford Quays when constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, 5 Exchange Quay is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Edge (B)		60 (197)	18	2004	Office / Residential	Greengate	When constructed, The Edge B and C were the tallest buildings in the Greengate area of Salford.
	The Edge (C)		60 (197)	18	2004	Office / Residential	Greengate
	2 Leftbank Apartments		60 (197)	16	2005	Residential	Spinningfields	2 and 3 Leftbank Apartments are twin buildings built on the edge of the Spinningfields area of Central Manchester bordering the City of Salford on the River Irwell.
	3 Leftbank Apartments		60 (197)	16	2005	Residential	Spinningfields
	3 Piccadilly Place		60 (197)	13	2007	Office	Piccadilly	One of the tallest buildings in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, 3 Piccadilly Place is a modern office development located next to Piccadilly station, the largest train station in Central Manchester.
	Chancery Place		60 (197)	15	2008	Office	Central Business District	Inspired by the Flatiron Building in New York City, Chancery Place is a modern office building in the heart of Central Manchester. Completed in 2008, Chancery Place was refurbished in 2019.
	Manchester Airport Control Tower		60 (196)	N/A	2013	Control Tower	Ringway	Completed in 2013 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport Control Tower is the second-tallest control tower in the UK after Heathrow Airport.
	The Lume		60 (196)	19	2018	Hotel / Residential	Chorlton-on-Medlock	The Lume is a modern co-branded hotel built in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester, nearby the University of Manchester.
	Duet, Erie Basin Tower 1		60 (197)	15	2019	Residential	Salford Quays	The twin towers of Erie Basin are part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Duet, Erie Basin Tower 2		60 (197)	15	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1		60 (197)	18	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1 is the largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.
	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2		60 (197)	18	2021	Residential	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 is the third-tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
121=	One St Peter's Square		59 (194)	14	2014	Office	Central Business District	One St Peter's Square, Two St Peter's Square and Landmark St Peter's Square are modern office blocks forming part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester.
	Two St Peter's Square		59 (194)	12	2017	Office	Central Business District
	Landmark, St Peter's Square		59 (194)	14	2019	Office	Central Business District
	2 Circle Square		59 (194)	14	2020	Office	Chorlton-on-Medlock	2 Circle Square is the joint fourth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
	Hotel and MSCP (multi-storey car park), Circle Square		59 (194)	18	2021	Hotel	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Hotel and MSCP Circle Square is the joint fourth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
126=	Rochdale Town Hall		58 (190)	N/A	1890	Government	Rochdale	The tallest building in Rochdale when completed, Rochdale Town Hall is a Grade I listed building built in a Gothic Revival style.
	Lowry House		58 (190)	15	1973	Office	Central Business District	The fifth-tallest office tower in Manchester when completed, Lowry House is located in Manchester's central business district.
	Orange, MediaCityUK		58 (190)	9	2010	Office	Salford Quays	Orange, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Fifty5ive		58 (190)	19	2022	Residential	Greengate	Fifty5ive is a significant residential proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.
	Glassworks		58 (190)	17	2023	Residential	Northern Quarter	Glassworks is a significant development located in the Northern Quarter area of Central Manchester. Due to its location in a conservation area of Central Manchester its development was controversial with previous planning applications rejected due to its potential impact. The tower contains 65 apartments.
131=	Minshull Street Courts		57 (188)	N/A	1871	Government	Central Business District	The fourth-tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1871, Minshull Street Courts is a Grade II listed Gothic tower. The building was substantially modernised and expanded in 1996.
	UNITE Tower		57 (188)	19	2007	Student Accommodation	Piccadilly	Situated in the Piccadilly area of the city, UNITE tower is the second-tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	1 Old Trafford Tower 1		57 (187)	18	2020	Residential	Old Trafford	1 Old Trafford Tower 1 is the tallest of two towers adjacent to Old Trafford football stadium. The scheme is home to 350 apartments.
	Affinity Living Riverside		57 (187)	17	2020	Residential	Greengate	Affinity Living Riverside is the smaller tower in a major residential construction on the banks of the River Irwell in the Greengate area of Salford.
	Cornbrook Works Tower 1		57 (187) (Estimate)	19	2020	Residential	Cornbrook	Cornbrook Works Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers over 350 apartments and has been designed in such a way to improve pedestrian linkages to the Metrolink from the neighbouring existing residential areas.
136=	Church of the Holy Name of Jesus		56 (184)	N/A	1928	Place of Worship	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Located in the Oxford Road corridor in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus is a Grade I listed building. The church was closed in 1985 due to dwindling numbers before being reopened in 2012.
	Ramada Renaissance Hotel		56 (184)	15	1972	Hotel	Central Business District	Located at the northern end of Deansgate on the banks of the River Irwell, the Ramada Renaissance Hotel was the second-tallest hotel in Greater Manchester when it was completed.
	Parkway Gate Block 1		56 (184)	18	2008	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Located near the university area of Central Manchester, Parkway Gate block 1 is the third-tallest purpose built student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	Oldfield Wharf Tower 2		56 (184)	18	2018	Residential	Ordsall	Oldfield Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The second-tallest in a collection of four towers, Oldfield Wharf Tower 2 contains over 260 apartments.
	Fortis Quay Tower 4		56 (184)	17	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	Fortis Quay Tower 2 is the second-tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme involves the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square.
	Pavilion, Derwent Street		56 (184)	17	2023	Residential	Ordsall	Pavilion is a significant residential development located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester.
142=	St Peter's Church		55 (180)	N/A	1871	Place of Worship	Bolton	Constructed in 1871, St Peter's Church remains the tallest structure in the borough of Bolton, 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Central Manchester. The church, in a Gothic Revival style, is the fourth on its current site with several pre-Norman stones having been found under the main tower. St Peter's Church is a Grade II listed building.
	Peel House		55 (180)	16	1896	University	Ordsall	When constructed in 1896, Peel House was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the largest university building in Greater Manchester.
	Royal Exchange Theatre		55 (180)	8	1922	Theatre	Central Business District	The Royal Exchange theatre is a classical style structure in the central business district of Manchester. The 10th-tallest structure in Greater Manchester when constructed, today it is a modern theatre and a Grade II listed building.
	St James's House		55 (180)	17	1964	Office	Central Business District	The third-tallest office tower in Greater Manchester when completed, St James's House is a prominent development in the central business district of Manchester. The building was fully renovated to modern standards in 2002.
	Bank Chambers		55 (180)	13	1971	Office	Central Business District	Originally constructed as a bullion bank vault by the Bank of England, Bank Chambers is now an office block in the central business district of Manchester. Due to its original purpose, it has a bomb-proof 16-inch exterior wall of concrete and wide cavity for security patrols.
	Imperial War Museum North		55 (180)	N/A	2002	Museum	Trafford Park	Imperial War Museum North is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England. The museum occupies a site overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park, an area which during the Second World War was a key industrial centre and consequently heavily bombed during the Manchester Blitz in 1940.
	NV Building 1		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays	NV buildings 1, 2 and 3 are a collection of luxury residential apartment blocks. They area part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	NV Building 2		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays
	NV Building 3		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays
	1 New York Street		55 (180)	13	2009	Office	Central Business District	Completed in 2009, 1 New York Street is a commercial office development in the central business district of Manchester. It is the first speculative building in Central Manchester to be awarded a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.
	ALTO Block D		55 (180)	17	2015	Residential	Greengate	Located in the Greengate area of Salford, ALTO Block D is the tallest building in a complex consisting of four residential buildings.
153=	Vita Circle Square Tower 1		54 (177)	18	2017	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Vita Circle Square Tower 1 is currently the fourth-tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester. It will be the seventh-tallest building in the new Circle Square development, a major area residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
	City Suites, Chapel Street		54 (177)	17	2017	Hotel	Greengate	City Suites is a significant ApartHotel construction. It is located in the Greengate area of Salford.
	Local Blackfriars Tower 1		54 (177)	17	2019	Residential	Greengate	Local Blackfriars Tower 1 is a significant residential scheme consisting of nearly 400 apartments. It is located in the Greengate area of Salford.
	Kampus Tower 1		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Piccadilly	Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments within five towers.
	Kampus Tower 2		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Piccadilly
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2 is the second largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.
	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3		54 (177)	17	2021	Residential	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 is the sixth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
	Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 1		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2021	Residential	Greengate	Affinity Living Embankment West Towers 1 and 2 are the tallest in a collection of three towers in the Greengate area of Salford. The scheme is home to 350 apartments.
	Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 2		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2021	Residential	Greengate
	High Definition, Broadway Square		54 (177)	17	2023	Residential	Salford Quays	High Definition, Broadway Square is a significant residential tower. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
163=	Civic Centre		53 (174)	14	1977	Government / Office	Oldham	Completed in 1977, the Civic Centre remains the tallest building in the borough of Oldham, 5 mi (8.0 km) north east of Central Manchester and remains the administrative home of the local council.
	No. 1 Marsden Street		53 (174)	12	2002	Office	Central Business District	No. 1 Marsden Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.
	Chapel Wharf Tower 2		53 (174)	18	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
	Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 2		53 (174)	16	2020	Residential	Ordsall	Local Crescent Tower 2 is the second-tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments.
	The Stile, Angel Meadow		53 (174)	17	2021	Residential	NOMA	The Stile is the smallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Stile is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Gate.
	Maldron Hotel, Charles Street		53 (174)	17	2022	Hotel	Oxford Road	Maldron Hotel, Charles Street is a significant hotel construction located in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester containing 278 hotel rooms.
	Maldron Hotel, Chapel Street		53 (174)	16	2023	Hotel	New Bailey	Maldron Hotel, Chapel Street, is a significant hotel construction located in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. It contains 278 hotel rooms.
170=	Holland Rise		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale	Holland Rise, Mardyke and Underwood were the tallest towers in the borough of Rochdale when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Mardyke		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale
	Underwood		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale
	West Point		52 (171)	16	1975	Student Accommodation	Stretford	Currently the second-tallest building in the suburb of Stretford, West Point was originally constructed for office space but was converted in 2018 to student accommodation.
	82 King Street		52 (171)	13	1995	Office	Central Business District	82 King Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.
	Vallea Court		52 (171)	16	2009	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Vallea Court is a large residential complex.
	Oxygen Tower 2		52 (171)	16	2021	Residential	Piccadilly	Oxygen Tower 2 is the smaller tower in a significant construction of the Piccadilly area in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The Oxygen development features townhouses on the lower floors with private residence swimming pools, Jacuzzi, gym and a rooftop bar.
	True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1		52 (171)	15	2022	Student Accommodation	Salford Quays	True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 is part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
178=	Vox Tower 1		51 (167)	15	2020	Hotel / Residential	Cornbrook	Cornbrook, Chester Road Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant hotel and residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The development is home to over 250 apartments with a hotel element immediately adjacent.
	Kampus Tower 3		51 (167)	15	2020	Residential	Piccadilly	Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments within five towers.
	2 New Bailey Square		51 (167)	11	2021	Office	Greengate	2 New Bailey Square is a prominent office development in the Greengate area of Salford.
	Ancoats Gardens Tower 1		51 (167)	15	2022	Residential	Ancoats	Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 is the largest tower in a wider residential development in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester delivering 150 apartments.
	Urban Green, Seymour Grove		51 (167)	17	2023	Residential	Old Trafford	Urban Green is a residential build in the Old Trafford area of Manchester.
	4 New Bailey		51 (167)	11	2023	Office	New Bailey	4 New Bailey is a significant office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester.
184=	Lincoln Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport	Lincoln Towers, Millbrook Towers, Mottram Towers and Ratcliffe Towers were the second-tallest towers in the borough of Stockport when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Millbrook Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Mottram Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Ratcliffe Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Hollywood Towers		50 (164)	16	1969	Residential	Stockport	Hollywood Towers is the joint fourth-tallest tower in the borough of Stockport. It was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Nine Acre Court		50 (164)	18	1972	Residential	Ordsall	Nine Acre Court is a residential tower constructed in Ordsall, 2 km (1.2 mi) west of Central Manchester. Nine Acre Court was fully renovated in 2013.
	Hexagon Tower		50 (164)	12	1975	Office	Crumpsall	Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility. Currently the tallest building in the suburb of Crumpsall, 3 mi (4.8 km) north of Central Manchester.
	Parkway Gate Block 2		50 (164)	16	2008	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Located near the university area of Central Manchester, Parkway Gate block 2 is the sixth-tallest purpose built student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	Holiday Inn Manchester		50 (164)	16	2008	Hotel	Salford Quays	Holiday Inn Manchester is the ninth-tallest hotel in Greater Manchester and part of MediaCityUK.
	Chapel Wharf Tower 3		50 (164)	17	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 3 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3		50 (164)	14	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3 is the smallest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.
	4 Angel Square		50 (164)	11	2022	Office	NOMA	4 Angel Square is a significant office development. Located adjacent to the CIS tower, One Angel Square is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Leonardo Hotel		50 (164)	14	2022	Hotel	New Islington	Leonardo Hotel is a modernist hotel development in New Islington in the eastern side of Central Manchester containing 275 hotel rooms.

List: Under construction

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft). Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are listed above.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Vista River Gardens Tower 1		183 (600)	60	2025	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in February 2022 with initial construction starting in September 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district. When built, Tower 1 will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester.
2	Vista River Gardens Tower 2		169 (554)	55	2025	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in February 2022 with initial construction starting in September 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.
3=	Contour, Tower 1		154 (505)	51	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in June 2021 with initial construction starting in October 2023, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
	Contour, Tower 2		154 (505)	51	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
5	W Hotel & Residences		144 (443)	44	2027	Hotel / Office / Residential	Central Business District	Approved in June 2018, with initial construction starting in July 2022, St Michael's is a major scheme consisting of two towers in the central business district of Manchester. St Michael's will include an international luxury five-star hotel featuring 216 bedrooms and 189 high-end apartments as well as office space. The tower will also include an outdoor rooftop terrace.
6	Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 1		139 (472)	45	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in September 2020, with initial construction starting in March 2022, Square Gardens, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, when constructed, Tower 1 will become the ninth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 2,200 co-living residential apartments when constructed.
7	Bankside at Colliers Yard		129 (423)	43	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in March 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2022, Bankside at Colliers Yard is the second-tallest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.
8	X1 Michigan Towers Tower 1		127 (417)	41	2026	Residential	Salford Quays	X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
9	Victoria Residence Tower 1		119 (390)	37	2024	Residential	NOMA	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in December 2021, Victoria Residence Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
10	Union Living, St John's Tower 1		113 (371)	36	2024	Residential	St John's	Approved in July 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Union Living, St John's Tower 1 is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.
11	X1 Michigan Towers Tower 2		109 (358)	35	2026	Residential	Salford Quays	X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
12	Port Street Tower, Piccadilly Basin		100 (328)	33	2025	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in May 2022, with initial construction starting in April 2023, Port Street Tower, Piccadilly Basin is a residential tower, part of a wider scheme in Piccadilly Basin in the south of Central Manchester.
13	X1 Michigan Towers Tower 3		97 (318)	31	2027	Residential	Salford Quays	X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
14	The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 1		96 (315)	30	2025	Residential	New Islington	Approved in January 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2023, The Fairfax is a significant residential development that will deliver two towers and around 500 apartments. It is situated in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.
15	Fusion		91 (298)	28	2025	Student Accommodation	Castlefield	Approved in May 2022, with initial construction starting in January 2024, Fusion, Chester Road is a Flatiron inspired building situation adjacent to the Great Jackson Street skyscraper development. When completed it will offer up to 500 student rooms.
16	IQ, Echo Street Tower 1		89 (292)	29	2027	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
17=	X1 Media City Tower 3		85 (277)	26	2024	Residential	Salford Quays	The X1 Media City development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. As of 2023 two buildings are completed, with two more under construction.
	X1 Media City Tower 4		85 (277)	26	2024	Residential	Salford Quays
19	Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 2		82 (269)	26	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2022, Square Gardens, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, the Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.
20=	Regent Plaza Tower 1		81 (266) (Estimate)	27	2026	Residential	Ordsall	Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers.
	Waterhouse Gardens Tower 1		81 (266)	26	2025	Residential	Green Quarter	Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Waterhouse Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.
22	Victoria Residence Tower 2		77 (253)	26	2024	Residential	NOMA	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in December 2021, Victoria Residence Tower 2 is the second-tallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
23	Novella Tower 2		73 (240)	23	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in July 2019 with initial construction starting in March 2020, Stanley Street development is due to deliver three towers in the Greengate area of Salford. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.
24=	Stay City, 325-327 Deansgate		72 (236)	22	2025	Hotel	Castlefield	Approved in June 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Stay City on Deansgate is a significant aparthotel that will deliver over 300 rooms. It is situated in close proximity to Beetham Tower, the tallest hotel in Greater Manchester as part of the southern gateway to Central Manchester.
	The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 2		72 (236)	23	2025	Residential	New Islington	Approved in January 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2023, The Fairfax is a significant residential development that will deliver two towers and around 500 apartments. It is situated in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.
	Waterhouse Garden Gardens Tower 2		72 (236)	23	2026	Residential	Green Quarter	Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Waterhouse Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.
27=	IQ, Echo Street Tower 2		71 (233)	23	2028	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
	Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 3		71 (233)	22	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2022, Square Gardens, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, the Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.
29	Church Street, Eccles Tower		69 (226) (Estimate)	23	2027	Residential	Eccles	Approved in March 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2023, Church Street Tower is a modern residential proposal that will deliver 270 apartments. It will become the second-tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles.
30	3 Circle Square		61 (200)	15	2024	Office	Chorlton-on-Medlock	Approved in February 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2020, 3 Circle Square, is a significant planned office development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
31	Lumina Village Tower 1		60 (197) (Estimate)	20	2027	Residential	Cornbrook	Approved in September 2023 with initial construction starting in March 2024, Lumina Village Tower 1 is the largest tower in a scheme in Trafford
32	Regent Plaza Tower 2		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2026	Residential	Ordsall	Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. It will deliver 585 apartments across five towers.
33=	Courtyard Hotel Tower 1		53 (174)	17	2025	Hotel	Cornbrook	Approved in May 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Cornbrook Hotel is a hotel development in Cornbrook in the southern gateway to Central Manchester.
	IQ, Echo Street Tower 3		53 (174)	17	2028	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
	Victoria Residence Tower 3		53 (174)	18	2025	Residential	NOMA	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in December 2021, Victoria Residence Tower 3 is the smallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
36=	House Of Social, First Street		52 (171)	17	2026	Student Accommodation	Castlefield	Approved in June 2023 with initial construction starting in August 2023, House Of Social is a student accommodation development in the growing First Street area of Central Manchester.
	Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 4		52 (171)	17	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2022, Square Gardens, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, the Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.
38	IQ, Echo Street Tower 4		50 (164)	13	2028	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.

Approved

This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft). If approved projects do not start construction within five years of their approval date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.

Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft). If proposed projects are not approved within five years of their proposal date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.

List: Unbuilt

Unbuilt

This lists proposals for the construction of buildings in Greater Manchester that were planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft), for which planning permission was rejected or which were otherwise withdrawn.

Demolished

This lists buildings in Greater Manchester that were at least 50 metres (164 ft) and have since been demolished.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year (est.)	Year Demolished (est.)	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Manchester Assize Courts		85 (279)	7	1864	1957	Government	Strangeways	Manchester Assize Courts was a Venetian Gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed, it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for 13 years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.
2	Mathematics Tower		75 (246)	18	1968	2005	University	Chorlton-on-Medlock	The Mathematics Tower was a Brutalist building situated in the Oxford Road area of central Manchester and housed the mathematics department of the Victoria University of Manchester and briefly the newly amalgamated University of Manchester from 1968 to 2004. The building consisted of a three-storey podium and an 18-storey, 75 m (246 ft) tower. It was demolished in 2005 as the department moved to the Alan Turing Building.
3	B of the Bang		55 (180)	N/A	2005	2009	Sculpture	Beswick	B of the Bang was the tallest sculpture in the UK when constructed to commemorate the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in Manchester. The sculpture was cut up and put in storage in 2009 due to the spikes that form it falling off on several occasions, making it unsafe.
4=	Sunnyside Court		50 (164)	18	1972	1998	Residential	Ordsall	Sunnyside court was a residential building constructed in Ordsall. It was demolished in 1998 to make way for new developments.
	Fujitsu Tower		50 (164)	13	1968	2018	Office	Ardwick	Fujitsu Tower was a 1960s office block constructed in the Ardwick area of East Manchester. It was demolished in 2018 to make way for new developments.

Timeline

Timeline of tallest buildings and structures

After a period after the 1960s building boom where few new significant buildings were built in Greater Manchester, the early 21st century has seen a long list of proposals meaning the skyline has been transformed in recent decades. The first towers over 100 m (330 ft) were the CIS Tower and the City Tower, the former of which kept the title of tallest building in Greater Manchester for 41 years until the Beetham Tower was completed in 2006. In 2018, Deansgate Square South Tower became the tallest building in Greater Manchester and the tallest in the United Kingdom outside London.

Years Tallest	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year (est.)	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1848–1858 (10 years)	Salford Cathedral		73 (240)	N/A	1848	Place of worship	Blackfriars	The tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.
1858–1864 (6 years)	Church of St Mary		74 (241)	N/A	1858	Place of worship	Hulme	The tallest building in Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for six years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.
1864–1877 (13 years)	Manchester Assize Courts		85 (279)	7	1864	Government	Strangeways	A Venetian gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for 13 years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and was demolished in 1957.
1877–1962 (85 years)	Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower		87 (285)	N/A	1877	Government	Central Business District	The tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.
1962–2006 (44 years)	CIS Tower		118 (387)	25	1962	Office	NOMA	The United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion in 1962. As of 2023, it remains the tallest office building outside London and the tallest building in the northern part of Central Manchester.
2006–2018 (12 years)	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Its roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft). Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft).
2018–present	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (659)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2023, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth-highest floor count in the United Kingdom.

Future tallest

This lists the top 20 buildings in order of height in Greater Manchester that are either completed, under construction, approved or proposed. The imminent transformation of the Manchester skyline is made clear with only five of the top 20 already constructed, with four under construction, three approved and eight proposed.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Viadux 2, Tower 1		241 (790)	76	2028	Residential	Central Business District	Proposed in March 2024, the reworked second phase plans of Salboy's Viadux development replaces a previous proposal for a 15-storey office building to a 241 m (790 ft), 800-apartment residential tower slated to commence construction in 2024, Viadux Tower 2 will become the new tallest building in Greater Manchester and the third-tallest building in the United Kingdom.
2	Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 1		232 (761)	75	2030	Residential	Ordsall	Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 1 will become the new tallest building in Greater Manchester and the fifth tallest building in the United Kingdom.
3	The Lighthouse		213 (699)	71	2029	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2023, The Lighthouse will become the new tallest building in Manchester and the United Kingdom outside London when built. The proposal includes a restaurant on the 71st floor - the tallest restaurant in the United Kingdom.
4	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (659)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2023, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth-highest floor count in the United Kingdom. South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
5	Trinity Islands Tower 1		183 (600)	60	2025	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in August 2021, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district. When built, Tower 1 will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester.
6	Red Bank, Tower 1		181 (594)	55	2029	Residential	Cheetham Hill	Proposed in April 2023, Red Bank, Tower 1 is the tallest tower in an outline development proposal in the Red Bank area of Cheetham Hill in North Manchester.
7	Waterloo Place		173 (568)	55	2028	Residential	Greengate	Approved in January 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.
8=	Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 1		172 (564)	56	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
	Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 2		172 (564)	56	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
10=	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft). Upon completion in 2006, Beetham Tower became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing City Tower by over 60 m (200 ft).
	Trinity Islands Tower 2		169 (554)	55	2025	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in August 2021, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.
12	Student Castle Tower 1		168 (551)	55	2025	Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	Approved in July 2021, Student Castle is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the fifth-tallest building in Manchester and the tallest purpose built student accommodation in Manchester. It is located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester.
13=	Deansgate Square East Tower		158 (518)	50	2019	Residential	Castlefield	Third-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the second-tallest in the Deansgate Square development constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1		158 (518)	48	2028	Residential	Salford Quays	Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the joint sixth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
15=	The Blade		154 (505)	51	2023	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. As of 2023 it is the fourth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It was constructed before its sister skyscraper, Three60, and sits alongside the already completed Elizabeth Tower.
	Three60		154 (505)	51	2023	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in June 2021, Three60 is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the joint fourth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. Three60 is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. Its foundation and pad are being constructed along with its sister skyscraper, The Blade, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower.
	Contour Tower 1		154 (505)	51	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
	Contour Tower 2		154 (505)	51	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
	The Green, Crown Street Tower 1		154 (505)	52	2029	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2023, Plot C, Crown Street Tower 1 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.
	The Green, Crown Street Tower 2		154 (505)	52	2029	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2023, Plot C, Crown Street Tower 2 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.

See also

• List of tallest buildings and structures in Salford
• List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom
• List of tallest buildings in Europe
• List of tallest buildings